Just finished two phonostages with all directly heated triodes. Here some photos:
Both preamps share the same circuit which has already been presented here.
Also the internal construction is identical as shown here and here.
There is onlyone difference. The phono stage with the black covers uses a silver wound output transformer, the LL1660Ag.
Both preamps will be used with external MC step up transformers. Also the LCR RIAA will be in separate chassis.
The preamp with silver output transformer will be used with a silver MC step up transformer and the recently shown silver LCR RIAA.
Both preamps share the same sound character of all DHT amplification which has already been described here. The silver in the output transformer again make a remarkable difference. Stay tuned for a report on the sonic differences between the standard LL1660 and the silver version.
Best regards
Thomas
Hi Thomas,
ReplyDeleteare the black transformer covers left overs or is there finally a new batch from cubesfortubes?
Best regards,
Daniel
Hi Daniel,
ReplyDeleteI am working with a new supplier for covers. I will offer a full range shortly. If you have needs for specific covers, drop me an email. I have some left and also some new ones already
Thomas
Hi Thomas
ReplyDeleteYour all wood enclosures phono DHT with white caps
look dream gorgeus :-) great work congratulation!
Sonic differences between the Lundahl LL1660 and the silver version
yeah is a very interesting topic beacause not many manufacturers &
talkers about this high fidelity research.Hope maybe in future
can i meet you on European Triode Festival to taste sound like
Thanks:-)
Have a nice day
Krzysztof
Hi Krzystof,
ReplyDeleteThanks :-)
Yes these differences the silver makes in transformers is remarkable. I will report on this in another post this week.
I'll try to make it to ETF this year!
Best regards
Thomas